Quantity Surveyor

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist subcontractor in Greater London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing subcontract works, ensuring profitability, and compliance on complex refurbishment projects. Responsibilities include preparing valuations, managing subcontractors, and maintaining financial reporting. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in the field with excellent negotiation and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QS software is required. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a subcontracting environment.
• Proven track record in structural alterations and builders' work projects.
• Strong understanding of JCT subcontract forms and contractual administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment.
• Procure and manage subcontractors ensuring best value.

Skills

Measurement and valuation

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Standard QS software packages

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Cut & Carve / Structural Works Specialist Subcontractor

Location: Farringdon London, UK | Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent | Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are a leading specialist subcontractor operating across London, delivering high‑quality cut and carve, builders' work and structural alteration packages on complex refurbishment and redevelopment projects. Our work typically includes underpinning, temporary works, structural steel alterations, concrete works, air space extensions and basement construction within challenging live and heritage environments.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and take ownership of multiple structural and builders' work packages across the capital.

Role Overview

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of subcontract works, ensuring profitability, cost control and compliance with contractual requirements. You’ll work closely with project managers, site teams and main contractors to manage valuations, variations, procurement for technically demanding structural schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple cut & carve and builders' work projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment and final accounts to main contractors.
• Price and agree variations, dayworks and change orders accurately and promptly.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring best value and adherence to scope.
• Support tender submissions with detailed take‑offs, cost plans and budget forecasts.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting to management.
• Review contract terms (typically JCT Subcontracts) and advise on commercial risk.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with site teams to assess progress and identify cost implications.
• Work collaboratively with the operations team to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a specialist subcontracting environment.
• Proven track record in cut and carve, structural alterations, underpinning, temporary works or builders' work projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, site operations and commercial management in refurbishment settings.
• Strong understanding of JCT subcontract forms and contractual administration.
• Confident in measurement, pricing and valuation of complex works.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (RICS accreditation desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard QS software packages.